Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24091, Robert Dyer, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Dyer, Robert Mariam
N. 24091.
CONTENTS

3677
Maine.
William Dyer.
widow of Maj Robert Dyer, died who died on the 22 Sep. 1826 of Cumberland in the State of Maine who was at the time of his death a member of the Company commanded by Captain Seaborn of the 1st Regt commanded by in the Mass. Mil line for 11 mos 15 days priv Infantry increased from $45.40
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 67 Dollars 40 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of March 1842 sent to Hon. W.P. Fessenden Sec. Reps.
Arrears to the 14th of July 41 } 707.70 Semi-annual allowance ending March 42 } 33.70 Former payments like deducted at the rate of $45.40 } 741.40
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by Miss J. Moody Clerk, Book 6, Vol. 3, Page 11
Letter to Pension Agent Hon. L. Hammons. May 27. 1848 - At L. Page 17 July May 8 49
Pension A. Seaborn March 28. 42

FREE
Hon. Wm. P. Fossenden U.S. Rep.
Washington D.C.

Portland Feb. 26. 1842
W. P. Fessenden Esq. 11. S. Rep. two } }
Dear Sir,
In behalf of my mother I agree to the terms recited above, in Mr. Edwards communication to you of the 19th instant, in which he states that a certificate of pension for 11. months & 18 days, derived of my father Robert Dyer, shall be issued for her. —
Yours very respectfully, —
Enos H. Dyer for Miriam Dyer
5. M. 18. days - as Corporal 6. M. - private of artillery.

"December twelfth seventeen hundred seventy six Mr Robert Dyer and Miss Meriam Jordan both of Cape Elizabeth were married."
I James Dyer, Town Clerk of Cape Elizabeth do certify that the above is a true copy of record, from the records of marriages in Cape Elizabeth by Rev. Ephraim Clark; except that the above date was in figures as follows, "Dec r 12. 1776".
James Dyer Town Clerk,
State of Maine Cumberland County ss. July 16. 1838.
Personally appeared James Dyer above named with whom I am well acquainted and who is a credible and respectable witness, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed.
Before me Joseph Pope Jur. of the Peace A. D. 1838

State of Maine Cumberland ss.
I Charles Fox. Clerk of the Judicial Courts for the County of Cumberland, do certify that Joseph Pope Esquire, is a Magistrate in and for said County; and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Court, and subscribed my name this seventeenth day of July in the year. A D 1838.
Charles Fox. Clerk

4 2932
Application of William Dyer for a pension

State of Maine
On this nineteenth day of September 1837, Personally appeared before Ashur Ware, Judge of the U. S. District Court for Maine District. Miriam Dyer a resident of Cape Elizabeth in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine appeared, aged seventy eight years, who being first solemnly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 4. 1836. That she is the widow of Robert Dyer who was a private of Captain in a company of provincials or state troops in the year 1775. stationed at Cape Elizabeth. The Capt's name she cannot recollect - That he also served six months in a company commanded by Capt. Leach and six months in a company commanded by Capt. Wentworth in the years 1776 or 1777 - or in a part of both years - she believes the first service in 1775 was also six months, but cannot be positive of it - all his said service was at Cape Elizabeth or the vicinity of it, she cannot tell what day he enlisted or the precise time he was discharged, but according to the best of her recollection and belief her said husband served in all not less than Eighteen months in the war of the Revolution as she has stated - She further declares that she was married to the said Robert Dyer on the twelfth day of December in the year seventeen hundred and seventy six, by Rev Ephraim Clark then the Minister of Cape Elizabeth - That her husband the said Robert Dyer died at Cape Elizabeth on the twenty second day of September Eighteen hundred and twenty six - and that she has remained

a widow ever since that period - as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed & her name before she was married was Miriam for so an — Miriam Dyer
Subscribed & sworn to the day first above and before
Abner Dyer
{ Judge of U. S. District Court Southern District
United States of America Maine District,
District Court September 19 th A.D. 1837
In testimony that the above named Miriam Dyer personally appeared in said Court and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration by her subscribed; and that it appeared to the satisfaction of said Court that the said Miriam was lawfully married as there- in set forth to the said Robert Dyer, deceased and that she still continues the widow of said Robert and unmarried, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court and subscribed my name the day and year first above written
John Nussey Clerk U. S. Court Maine

1685 West 19th Street
Chicago - Ill - June 10 - 1900
The Honorable Com'r of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir -
If possible, I wish to ascertain the birthplace and parentage of one Robert Dyer , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, - from the State of Maine, probably Portland or vicinity.
His widow, Miriam Dyer, was a pensioner probably previous to, or about, the year 1850. Will the records of the Pension Bureau afford any information as to the birthplace and parentage of both the said Robert Dyer and his widow?
Any information which you can furnish will be greatly appreciated by
Yours very respectfully
Herbert E. Dyer.

Robert Dyer d. 1826 Meriam Dyer m. 1776
75. h. Cape Eng. h. (2) Seach h. (3) Wentworth
① W. Bickford m. } on 1776 Foster Wentworth } on Jan 1777 W. H. Pebley — ② Sam Jordan } Eliza Fanny } S. W. Stanford } Calb Dyer —
Vol 24 p 126.
See J. Pope 16 Aug May 35. and 14.

Gap Street - Vol 36 p 255
21 July 75 - At Gap Street, h 407 Rob Dyer Copley 5m 18 d
10 p
Church H 6 =
Vol 43 p 190
F. W. J. M. Newton - Copley
Rob Dyer Copley
11 May 2 1777

I Elisha Jordan of Cape Elizabeth County of Cumberland and State of Maine do testify that in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six in the month of November or December as near as I can recollect that I was at the marriage of Mr Robert Dyer to Miss Miriam Jordan both of Cape Elizabeth and that they were joined in marriage by the Rev Ephraim Clark then Pastor of the first parish in Cape Elizabeth and I further testify that I am now in my seventy seventh year of age
Elisha Jordan
Cumberland ss
Cape Elizabeth September 20 th 1839
Subscribed and sworn to before me, and I do further certify that I am well acquainted with the said Elisha Jordan and that he is a respectable and credible witness
Charles Hannaford Justice of the Peace

I Elizabeth Jordan of Cape Elizabeth and State of Maine and County of Cumberland aged; Eighty one years do testify that I was present when Mr Robert Dyer was married to Miss Mariam Jordan they were married at Cape Elizabeth by the Rev Ephraim Clark on the twelfth of December Seventeen hundred and Seventy Six
Elizabeth her Jordan Mark
Testified and sworn to before me at Cape Elizabeth Sept 19 th 1837 Phineas Milliken Clerk of the Peace
I also testify that the above named Elizabeth Jordan is a credible and Respectable Witness
Phineas Milliken Justice of Peace
United States of America Maine District
District Clerk's Office September 25. 1837 On testimony that Phineas Milliken & Charles Hannaford Esquires whose certificates are to the above and annexed depositions are Magistrates for the County of Cumberland in said District and that full faith and credit are due their official attestations I have hereto affixed the Seal of said Court and subscribed my name the day & year first above written
John Nussay Clerk U.S. Court Maine District

I William Bickford of Lewiston in the county of Kennebec aged eighty six years a Soldier of the Revolution do hereby on oath depose and say that I know Robert Dyer late of Cape Elizabeth deceased. The husband of Maria Dyer who applied for a pension. Since Robert Dyer was a Soldier in the Revolution. I knew him at what was then called Fort Hancock now Fort Dibble at Spring field. He then belonged to the company of which John Wentworth was Captain. Robert Robert Dyer was gunner. I belonged to the same company. I think it was in the year 1777. I have no doubt that Dyer was there during the whole time but do not say positively that he was because I was sick and absent a part of the time. Witness my hand and seal this 18th day of Febry 1841 William Bickford
Subscribed & sworn to before me Febry 18 th 1841. Personally appeared William Bickford & made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is my true and just account of the facts before me Samuel D. Dorr Notary Public
I hereby certify that I know William Bickford who has made oath to the above deposition by him subscribed - that he is clear in his recollection & bright in his faculties and a man of truth & veracity. Febry 18 th 1841 Samuel D. Dorr

I Foster Wensworth of Manchester in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine aged twenty eight years on oath depose and say that I was a soldier in the war of the rebellion under Capt. John Wensworth my father - that I was acquainted with Robert Dyer late of Capt. Elizabeth in the County of Cumberland in company who was the husband of Maria Dyer who makes affi- davit for a pension - I further state that said Robert Dyer was a soldier in the Revolution that he belonged to the Company of which my Father John Wensworth was at Oxford, that I knew said Robert Dyer at what was then called Fort Hancock now Fort Pownall on Spring Point so called I know said Robert Dyer was at said Fort in the capacity of chief gunner for six months I understand at that time that he had been at said Fort previously under former commanders -
Foster Wensworth
Lincoln B. July 18. 1841. Personally appeared Foster Wensworth and made solemn oath that the Deposition above by him subscribed is true
before me
Samuel Wood, Justice of the Peace.
July 18. 1841. Personally appeared Foster Wensworth who has been acquainted with me since my childhood and before me made oath to the above Deposition that his mind and recollections are bright and active - that he is to be believed in all he states as fact -
Sincerely
W. Dyer
3

I William H. Peblles of lawful age dep- oseth and saith that he was well acquainted with the late Mr. Robert Dyer of Cape Elizabeth and knew that he served in the Revolutionary War. He was stationed at Spring Point Fort in the Town of Cape Elizabeth and served six months under Capt. John Hutchinson as a Gunner. I was attached to the same Company in the capacity of water to Great Chenango Kettle. I think it was in the A.D. one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven.
William H. Peblles
State of Maine
Cumberland ss Town of Danville this is to certify that on this day personally appeared the above named William H. Peblles and being duly sworn, deposes that the above deposition is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Before me George Waterhouse Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Wm. H. Peblles is a man of an unblemished character and for truth and veracity I can cheerfully recom- mend him to the public as a credible witness. (Seal) Danville July 17 th A.D. 1837 George Waterhouse Justice of the Peace

I, Samuel Simonds of Lake Elizabeth in the County of Somerset and State of Maine. Do certify that it was my frequently in the past - at Spring Point of Lake Elizabeth and that the late Robert Dyer of Lake Elizabeth served in the U.S. States Service as a soldier under Capt. Norton or Leach in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy five or seven seventy and that he was a man of the best of his kind.
Somerset County and State of Maine - Subscribed and sworn to before me Sept 1837 Phineas Milliken Capt. Elizabeth Dyer Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Samuel Simonds is to me well known and that he is a credible and respectable witness.
Phineas Milliken Justice of the Peace.

Herbert Dyer of Cape Elizabeth in the county of Cumberland and State of Maine aged Twenty Nine years do testify, that I served in the United States Service nearly Six months in the years Seventy Six and Seven Seventy Seven under Capt James Gatch at Spring Point, New Port, Fort Preble Portland Harbour and that the late Robert Dyer of the State Town and County aforesaid served in the same Company as I did during the time above mentioned.
Calvin Dyer
Cumberland County and State of Maine I hereby do swear to before me Priscilla Priscilla Williams Cape Elizabeth Sept. 1877 Justice of the Peace
I here by do certify that the above named Calvin Dyer is to me well known to me that he is a credible and respectable witness. Priscilla Williams Justice of the Peace

United States of America Maine District
District Clerk's Office September 19. 1837
In testimony that Benjamin Waterhouse and Phineas Mellen Esquires whose certificates are to the annexed depositions are magistrates for the County of Cumberland in said District & that full faith and credit are due their official attestations I here hereto affixed the Seal of the District Court of the United States for said District and subscribed my name the day and year first above written.
John N. Mufsey Clerk U.S. District Court, Maine

I Ebenezer Sawyer of Limington in the County of York and State of Maine do testify depose and say that I enlisted as a Soldier in the army of the Revolution in the year 1775 in the Company commanded By Capt David Stuart for the term of six Months in Cape Elizabeth then in guarding the shores then I enlisted in the company commanded By Capt James Leach in December 1776 and served for the term of three Months according to the best of my Recollection in keeping the fort at that Robert Dyer late Deceased in Cape Elizabeth enlisted at the same time and served with me for the whole term of time in both companies Attest Eliphalet Dyer Ebenezer Sawyer Deansannally appeared the above named Ebenezer Sawyer and Made Oath to the above statements
Before Me Hooper Chase one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County York
I do testify that the above Ebenezer Sawyer is a good and Respectable citizen and credible Hooper Chase J. Dyer
* David Stuart

United States of America Maine District
District Clerk's Office November 11 th 1837
In testimony that William White Jun d & Horner Chase Esquires, whose certificates are to the with- in & annexed depositions are Magistrates as therein set forth and that full faith and credit are due their Official attestations I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court and subscribed my name the day and year first above written
John Mufsey Clerk U. S. Dist. Court

Miriam Dyer M rs of Robt Me
M rs 1776 and 1826 Inc d from $45.40
allan 11 m d . 18 d p m Infirmary 26 m d p m Arthurs $67.40 p m am s See R ec V ol 43 p age 190
How W th F ather land A nd B

2932 Miriam Dyer M d of Robert the
Marr d 1776 d ea 1826
Allow. 5 mo 18 days a a Cap it  24 & 6 mo on priv t wh l ly - $45.40 per am. for Leach. for — Miss Miller
or 700. Increase $22 for 6 mo capt in Capt. Hunt's Co. 1st 43 p 190.
Hon N. P. Tipton H o Rep

House of Reps.
March 7. 1842
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Sir -
I enclose a letter from E. H. Dyer, the son of William Dyer, accepting for him, the pension offered — Respectfully, Yr. obed.
W. P. Feland

House of Reps - Feb. 5. 1842
Hon. J. S. Edwards.
Sir -
I wish to ascertain if there is on the files of the Pension Office an application of Miriam Dyer of Maine for a Pension, with papers accompanying said application - and if so what are the deficiencies in her proof, and the difficulties in the way of her receiving a pension -
An early answer would oblige me, as in case she would not be entitled under any existing law if her proof is made up, I wish to make an application to Congress -
Respectfully, &c. Mr. Root
W. P. Felton

Miriam Dyer
Me

House of Reps -
Feb. 12. 1842
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Sir -
I herewith transmit two depositions in the case of Miriam Dyer. They were placed in the hands of my predecessor, who omitted to place them on file - They are authenticated in the usual legal form in our state, by a Magistrate well known to me, and with whose hand- writing I am familiar.
If any further difficulty is interposed, I wish to have the earliest notice of it, as if you desire -
Respectfully, To all - Sir.
W. D. Fessenden

Home of Reps -
March 23. 1842
Hon. J. L. Edmonds
Sir,
I herewith transmit the certificate of Pension issued to Mrs. Miriam Dyer. That a new one may be issued, according to your letter on the subject.
Yours ob't Serv't.
W. P. Stapendon

Payment to be made at Portland by A. Newhall, Esq. Agent for paying Pen- sioners, in the Agency of Maine
38 66 1 66 34
32 66 25
£ 3 6 6
16 66 2 12 46 25 43 66
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book C. Vol. 1. Page 4 by
D. Brown,
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Miriam Dyer, of the State of Maine widow of Robert Dyer — who was a Corporal of Infantry and Private of Artillery in the War of the Revolution — is entitled to receive — Forty-five — dollars and — Forty — cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of Sep- tember.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this ninth day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty four.
John E. Jones Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

W. L. Amaral Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Portland May 3, 1832
Sir,
I humbly enclose you the application of William Hall claiming two years pension, which if correct please give directions for the payment.
As long ago as last Sept. I forwarded you the application of Nathan Sherman for directions for payment he is in much tribulation for his pay. will you have the goodness to give directions for payment.
Respectfully Yours
Is. Tabor
J. S. Edmands Esq Caymipin of Pascataway

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24091
William Dyer wid of Robert Dyer Rev Rev war
Act July 4 th 1836.
Index: Vol 9 , Page 205
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mr
June - 15 - 1900 Herbert E. Dyer Chicago Ill

Maine 3677
Miriam Dyer widow of Robert Dyer
who died on the 22 nd Sept. 1826 of Cumberland Co. in the State of Maine who was a Dept. of S. Infantry in the company commanded by Captain Leach of the regt. commanded by in the Mass. Mil. time for 5 mos. 28 days, Corp d of Inf. to "Providence."
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 15 Dollars 40 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of March 1842 and sent to Hon. W. P. Fessenden, House of Representatives
Arrears to the 4 th of March 1862 499.40 Semi-annual allowance ending Sep. " 22.70
$522.10
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3. }
Recorded by L. Brown Clerk. Book C. Vol. 1. Page 1/
Agent notified
to Hon. A. B. Thompson. March 11. '42

Meriam Dyer wid of Robert
Me
Sus W of Pope May
16 1838 same Aug 14 38
to Hon. W. P. Fessenden 7 Feb. 1842
to same 19 Feb. 1842

MS. Luce Ad 1875 Miss. Nat

Vol 43. p. 41.
Same Seach Captain, Macbride
Berg Goodwin. 1 st
Eliz. Peble 2 nd
Nov. 18. 1776.
to be station at Cape Elizabeth

I Samuel Jordan of Danville County of transient Cumberland state of Maine aged eighty one years do testify & say that I served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War six Months under the command of Capt Morton & six Months under Capt James Leach at Spring Point Fort in Cape Elizabeth it was in the year seven one thousand seven hundred & seventy six or seventy seven to the best of my recollection I further before I say that at the time I went at Spring Point Fort I saw Mr Robert Dyer of Cape Elizabeth there as a soldier and a sergeant  sergeant or corporal under the command of Capt Leach & Capt Morton, he served six Months under each of the above named Captains
Attest Wm White Samuel his Jordan Mark
Cumberland ss Oct 26 1837
Personally appeared the above named Samuel Jordan and made oath to the above before me
William White Jr justice of the Peace - over it named

I certify that Mr Samuel Jordan the within named deponent is a credible & respectable witness New Gloucester William White Jr Oct 26th 1837 Justice Peace

Mr. Wentworth 6° Al hours PM Havent
20 May 77
Robt Lynn Cople
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Merriam Dyer — Mar 12. 1776
f. Robt — died 22 Sept 1826 at
175 yrs. to Brant Martin Cap. Stroud Vol. 36 p. 255 or 5. 183
76 b. Capt. Luck } Cape Elizabeth,
77 b. Wentworth. *
 x. Pebbles to Wentworth  o. Dyer Jan '77  + Sam Jordan  o. Lamps on Vol. 36 p. 255  Cape Elizabeth 
Sproat March 1781.
The Boston,
Dear Friend
Nathan Kenball
See Capt. John Jordan who is Yrs Truly.

Puan Maria
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24091 Robt Dyer
Sept 19-1837 - 78 Cape Elizabeth Maine
75 Cape Elizabeth Me the = 6 m Mass Cpt Dyer Cal 6 m
Capt Wentworth 6 m Cal
Married Dec 12, 1776 Miriam Jordan
Wed Sept 12, 1826
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